The journey to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is in full swing as the group stage qualifiers continue. Over the next six days, fans will witness a flurry of action with 48 matches scheduled across the continent. Among the matches set for Wednesday, four encounters stand out, each carrying significant implications for the teams involved.
While no powerhouse teams will be taking the field on Wednesday, the clash between Comoros and Gambia, relocated to El Jadida, Morocco, promises to be a compelling contest.
Both nations made headlines during the 2021 AFCON—Comoros reached the Round of 16 in their debut tournament, and Gambia went a step further, making it to the quarter-finals.
Their meeting in the qualifiers is highly anticipated as both sides look to build on their recent successes and secure a place in the 2025 tournament.
In another intriguing fixture, Rwanda faces a daunting away match against Libya. The Rwandan side, known for their resilience, will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges of playing on Libyan soil.
Libya, eager to return to AFCON after missing out on recent editions, will view this match as a crucial opportunity to kickstart their campaign on a positive note.
Meanwhile, Sudan, grappling with a difficult security situation at home, will host Niger in Juba, South Sudan.
The relocation of this Group F match underscores the broader challenges facing African football but also highlights the determination of these nations to compete and qualify for the continent’s premier tournament.
The day’s final fixture sees Tanzania take on Ethiopia in Group H. This match will be closely watched by DR Congo and Guinea, who are set to clash on Friday in Kinshasa.
Both Tanzania and Ethiopia will be eager to secure points in what is expected to be a tightly contested group, making this match a critical early test of their qualifying ambitions.
Wednesday’s AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Schedule (All Times GMT):
- 1 p.m.: Sudan vs. Niger (Group F)
- 4 p.m.: Comoros vs. Gambia (Group A)
- 4 p.m.: Libya vs. Rwanda (Group D)
- 4 p.m.: Tanzania vs. Ethiopia (Group H)
As the AFCON 2025 qualifiers progress, these matches will play a vital role in shaping the early standings and setting the tone for the rest of the campaign.
Fans across Africa and beyond will be tuning in, eager to see which teams will rise to the challenge and edge closer to a coveted spot in Morocco 2025.
